How To Fix RSDME531 - No data for the specified filters. Specify a new filter criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 531

• Message text: No data for the specified filters. Specify a new filter criteria

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME531 - No data for the specified filters. Specify a new filter criteria ?

  The SAP error message RSDME531, which states "No data for the specified filters. Specify a new filter criteria," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query is executed, but no data is returned based on the filters applied.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Filter Criteria: The filters applied in the query may not match any records in the underlying data source. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors in filter values.
  Filters that are too restrictive.
  Filters that reference non-existent or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Data Availability: The data may not be loaded into the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) that the query is based on. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being extracted or loaded yet.
  Data being archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to no results being returned.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: The query itself may be incorrectly designed, leading to no data being fetched based on the applied filters.
  
  
  Time Period Filters: If the query includes time-based filters, it’s possible that the specified time range does not contain any data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Filter Criteria: Check the filters applied in the query. Ensure that they are correct and that the values exist in the data source. Adjust the filters to be less restrictive if necessary.
  
  
  Check Data Load: Verify that the data has been successfully loaded into the InfoProvider. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the data load process in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Running a simple query without filters to see if any data is available.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  Query Design Review: If you have access to the query designer, review the query design to ensure that it is set up correctly. Look for any potential issues in the structure of the query.
  
  
  Adjust Time Filters: If applicable, check the time filters to ensure they cover a period where data is known to exist.
  
  
  Testing with Different Filters: Try running the query with different or broader filter criteria to see if any data is returned.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to test and analyze queries.
  Data Warehousing Workbench: Use transaction RSA1 to check the status of data loads and InfoProviders.
  Authorization Objects: Check relevant authorization objects (like S_RS_COMP, S_RS_AUTH) to ensure the user has access to the required data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDME531 error and implement a solution to retrieve the desired data.